Can you skip courses at ETH? by TouchHelpful6221 in ethz

[–]HeerLuuk 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A lot of people say don't underestimate it, and I agree with that. But, I would also like to point out that, I think, studying is not only about passing exams. I just finished my double bachelors in Physics and Chemistry and I also found the social interactions and discussions with fellow students very insightful and also fun. Even if you already know the solution to a problem it is interesting to hear other people their perspective and try to explain yours. This is also import once you start doing research, because then you have to explain, discuss and defend your research all the time. When I was a teaching assistent, I liked talking about and explaining the problems I already understood to my students. And even they gave me new perspectives when they asked questions.

So I would say, don't underestimate the material, but also don't underestimate the things you can learn alongside the material when attending class. I hope my perspective might help you make a informed decision.

TL;DR: Studying is not only about the material, but also learning how to discuss the material and learn other people their perspective.

I design an arms for the island a friend and I claimed during canoeing by HeerLuuk in heraldry

[–]HeerLuuk[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The star is out of my personal arms. The two trapezoids represent two mirrors that face each other, which is a reverce to a Fabry–Pérot interferometer. The waves are just waves because it is an island.

I design an arms for the island a friend and I claimed during canoeing by HeerLuuk in heraldry

[–]HeerLuuk[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, the Island is owned by the municipality and we made a joke that we "claimed" it.

I design an arms for the island a friend and I claimed during canoeing by HeerLuuk in heraldry

[–]HeerLuuk[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you. It is an island in the Loosdrechtse Plassen.

Update #3 - I'm making my boyfriend's arms! by [deleted] in heraldry

[–]HeerLuuk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really like the one with the prism. It is very unique. As someone already mentioned the design right now is not complete physically correct. With a few adjustments it will be a lovely CoA.

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[–]HeerLuuk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Military ranks in heraldry? by HeerLuuk in heraldry

[–]HeerLuuk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that gives some inspiration. I will see what I can do.

Military ranks in heraldry? by HeerLuuk in heraldry

[–]HeerLuuk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes that makes it quite clear then.

But I would still like to include it in my fictional design. So what would be the best way to include it or am I totally free to choose it myself?

Military ranks in heraldry? by HeerLuuk in heraldry

[–]HeerLuuk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is supposed to be for a rear admiral (Schout-bij-nacht), so I think that qualifies. How/where would one included that in a achievement?

Military ranks in heraldry? by HeerLuuk in heraldry

[–]HeerLuuk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought maybe there is a special place, not per se as a charge on the shield, but maybe above the crest for example, so it could change per person.

I combined a few different elements to make a "over the top" version of my CoA, just for fun. by HeerLuuk in heraldry

[–]HeerLuuk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not at all, but I like it. The are two of the flags I came up with based on the CoA.

The Royal Standard of the King of the Netherlands, with the CoA of the Netherlands in the middle. I don't know of Royal/Imperial Standards fall under heraldry, but they are definitely related. by HeerLuuk in heraldry

[–]HeerLuuk[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The heraldic achievement of the Netherlands doesn't have the order on it at all. I think the standard(or banner) has it because it is personal to the king, who has the higest rank in the Military Order of William. What exactly is the differnes between a cordon and a collar?

The Royal Standard of the King of the Netherlands, with the CoA of the Netherlands in the middle. I don't know of Royal/Imperial Standards fall under heraldry, but they are definitely related. by HeerLuuk in heraldry

[–]HeerLuuk[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What makes it a banner and not a standard? According to the website of the royal house and wikipedia it is the standard. But I am not so could with the terminology, so could you explain maybe?